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Medical Robotics - Senior Mechanical Engineer

Medical Robotics - Senior Mechanical Engineer

AutonomUS, Inc.Cambridge, MA, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are

AutonomUS is an MIT / MGH spinout building AI-enabled, ultrasound-guided robotic systems that automate life-saving medical interventions currently limited to expert physicians. Our flagship device combines real-time computer vision , robotics , and edge AI into a compact, elegant, handheld platform.

We are backed by the Department of Defense , have earned FDA Breakthrough Device Designation , and collaborate closely with a world-class team at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and leading physicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital . This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a high-potential medical robotics company with deep technical foundations and real-world impact.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a foundational team member , shaping a complex, high-performance medical product. Your work will span the full AI / robotics stack, from perception to actuation, and you’ll collaborate with physician-inventors, roboticists, and systems engineers to build real-world software that matters.

You will :

  • Design exceptionally clever mechanical mechanisms
  • Develop production-grade hardware for FDA-regulated, safety-critical robotic medical devices
  • Transition designs to manufacturing
  • Design components for plastic injection molding processes
  • Work within a principled engineering culture : fast-moving, deeply collaborative, zero fluff, high standards

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of class II or class III medical devices
  • Deep fluency in SOLIDWORKS
  • Undergraduate, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, or a similarly rigorous field
  • Comfort building early-stage, FDA-regulated products where iteration, precision, and speed matter
  • Excellent communication skills, sharp judgment, and a team-first mindset
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to ship
  • A track record of delivering results under pressure in startup, research, or production environments
  • A personality that balances cordiality, emotional stability, and intellectual sharpness. We work hard, we support each other, and we aim to win.

    • Our Interview Process

    We value clarity, capability, and follow-through. Our interview process is designed to assess your technical depth, problem-solving skills, and how you approach real-world engineering challenges.

    The interview process is a multi-stage process that includes :

  • Behavioral Interview : A focused conversation to discuss mutual cultural fit, assess your foundational knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
  • Cross-Functional Technical Screen : Meet with team members from various disciplines to evaluate technical expertise, collaboration, communication, and cultural fit. We'll also explore your approach to teamwork, problem-solving under pressure, and how you contribute to a high-performing environment.

    • If you’re driven by purpose, excited by complexity, and capable of turning ideas into elegant life-saving technology, you’ll thrive here .

    Why AutonomUS

  • Build technology that literally saves lives.
  • Join a world-class team across MIT Lincoln Laboratory, MGH, and the Department of Defense.
  • Work on hard problems , with high autonomy , in a mission-critical environment.
  • Share in the company’s future. We are laser-focused on a major exit, and our team will be rewarded accordingly.
  • Help redefine how interventional medicine is delivered across the world and improve access to high-quality care in low resource environments.
  • Competitive salary, 401(k), health and dental insurance.
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    Senior Mechanical Engineer • Cambridge, MA, United States